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New York based drummer Matt Wilson brought his quartet down to the Pizza Express Jazz Club for two nights. Victor Hugo Guidini took the pictures. Steve Marchant reports:

The sound of this quartet was pure NY intensity. Wilson’s solos were both powerful and unusual. The audience was captivated by not only his mastery of his drum kit but also the combination of props and his facial expressions. His stage presence was genuinely humorous and entertaining.

Kirk Knuffke
Photo credit: Victor Hugo Guidini

Kirk Knuffke blew into his cornet like his life depended on it.....

Matt Wilson and Jeff Lederer
Photo credit: Victor Hugo Guidini

.....whilst Jeff Lederer shewed no less intensity and virtuosity on tenor saxophone and clarinet.

Chris Lightcap
Photo credit: Victor Hugo Guidini

...and Chris Lightcap on bass steadied the ship.

MAtt Wilson Quartet
Photo credit: Victor Hugo Guidini

Matt Wilson will also be at Cadogan Hall this Sunday 20th as a member of the Liberation Music Orchestra directed by Carla Bley.